Tax Accountant, Real Estate Services

Tax Accountant, Real Estate Services

RubinBrown is one of the nation's leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

Overview

RubinBrown's Real Estate Group is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones.

As a member of the RubinBrown's Real Estate Tax Team, the successful candidate will work directly with the managers and partners of the firm's Real Estate Services Group. The successful candidate will use their basic foundation in accounting and taxation to enhance their skills related to real estate tax compliance and consulting.

Major Responsibilities

• Analyze client tax records/books and prepare real estate tax returns for a variety of clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards.
• Develop a great foundation of knowledge related to tax credit real estate properties and funds including tax compliance and consulting.
• Prepare tax credit calculations under various client scenarios and situations.
• Understand and analyze partnership and pass-through taxation issues, such as 704(b) and 754 regulations.
• Analyze tax effects of partnership interest and property sales and projections.
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities.
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
• Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers and team members, in addition to client personnel.

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree and CPA or credentials to sit for the exam (required).
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment.
• Minimum of one to two years of tax compliance experience. Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits (LIHTC, HTC, NMTC) is highly desirable, but not necessary.
• Excellent analytical and leadership ability.
• Ability to work on a team and develop other individuals.
• Highly organized and motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Travel for this position will be minimal to moderate, depending on office.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with clients, team members, etc.

Salary Range Statement

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential applicants who will work or reside in the states of Colorado, Nevada or Illinois, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications (e.g. JD / Technology).

Benefits Summary

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

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To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems.

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